This <a href="http://inhabitat.com/green-roof/">green-roofed</a>, angular home rises from the ground in Attica, <a title="Green Roofed House in Sikamino Peeks Out into the Greek Landscape" href="http://inhabitat.com/george-hlavacss-recycled-aluminum-zephyr-table-was-inspired-by-winds-from-the-mediterranean-sea/" target="_blank">Greece</a>. Designed by Athens-based <a title="Green Roofed House in Sikamino Peeks Out into the Greek Landscape" href="http://www.tensearchitecture.net/preview/" target="_blank">Tense Architecture Network</a>, House in Sikamino blends in with the arid landscape, almost disappearing. A green roof planted with helichrysum, rosanthemum, lavender and thyme keeps the home cool and provides residents with a wonderful place to relax.

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Tense Architecture Network's green roof House in Sikamino

Located on an elongated field surrounded by <a title="Green Roofed House in Sikamino Peeks Out into the Greek Landscape" href="http://inhabitat.com/cheap-cardboard-packaging-protects-one-of-the-worlds-most-expensive-olive-oils/" target="_blank">olive</a> trees, the House in Sikamino is 195 feet long.

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Tense Architecture Network's green roof House in Sikamino

The elongated home is set beneath a rhomboid roof, and half of its interiors are located underground.

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Tense Architecture Network's green roof House in Sikamino

A living space is set in the home's center, while bedrooms occupy the building's <a title="Green Roofed House in Sikamino Peeks Out into the Greek Landscape" href="http://inhabitat.com/londons-geothermal-sharp-tourist-information-point-recycles-rainwater/" target="_blank"> pointy edges.</a>

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Tense Architecture Network's green roof House in Sikamino

The home is made from cool reinforced concrete that is left exposed on the roofs and walls.

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Tense Architecture Network's green roof House in Sikamino

Blinds, metallic shutters, and the home's underground design protect the interior from the sun, and a rolling green roof mimics the nearby <a title="Green Roofed House in Sikamino Peeks Out into the Greek Landscape" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euboea" target="_blank">Euboea </a>mountains.

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Tense Architecture Network's green roof House in Sikamino

This residence was nominated for the 2013 <a title="Green Roofed House in Sikamino Peeks Out into the Greek Landscape" href="http://www.miesbcn.com/en/award.html" target="_blank">Mies Van Der Rohe Award</a>.

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Tense Architecture Network's green roof House in Sikamino

This green-roofed, angular home rises from the ground in Attica, Greece. Designed by Athens-based Tense Architecture Network, House in Sikamino blends in with the arid landscape, almost disappearing. A green roof planted with helichrysum, rosanthemum, lavender and thyme keeps the home cool and provides residents with a wonderful place to relax.